Autum 2 Anglo Saxon England Flashcards
Who became king of England in 1042
Edward the confessor
What is the word for a system where the persons wealth decides their power and treatment ?
Hierarchy
What two major battles happens in 1066 deafening two kings ?
Battle of Stanford bridge
Battle of Hastings
What is a succession crisis ?
Uncertainty over who will be next king / queen .
What was the witan ?
A group of Saxon leaders who advised the king
What percentage of Anglo -Saxons lived in the countryside?
90%
What name was given to a low status farm worker ?
Peasant
What was an earldom ?
Large area ruled by an earl
What was the house of Godwin ?
Earl Godwin and his family
What is a ceremony to crown the king ?
Coronation
What is a Thegn ?
Mid-level landowner and warrior
What is a free farm worker ?
Ceorl
What is the word to do with farming ?
Agricultural
Who was Edgar Atheling?
King Edward’s great nephew
Who was earl of Wessex then king in 1066?
Harold godwinson
Who was Harald Hardrada ?
King of Normandy who invaded England in 1066
Who was Edwin and Morcar ?
Saxon earls ( brothers )
In 1064 who took a mission to Normandy ?
Harold godwinson
Who got crowned king on dec 25 1066 ?
William Duke of Normandy
Who died on jan 5 1066
King Edward
Who invaded England ( battle of Fullford gate )
Harald hardrada on sep 20 1066
In 1065 what rebellion happened ?
Rebellion against Tostig in northern England
What is submission
Giving in to someone with more power
What is the word for stealing with violence ?
Pillage
